Ortho's All About Patios

by Miller, Martin; Erickson, Larry

• ISBN13: 9780897214438
• ISBN10: 0897214439
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Summary

Features 147 step-by-step illustrations with clear instructions and 53 colour photographs. Expert tips and practical solutions for creating patios with an updated look.

Table of Contents

Setting Your Goals	p. 6
What Do You Want From Your Patio?	p. 6
The Look and Feel of Your Ideal Patio	p. 8
Designing for Your Home and Yard	p. 12
Choosing Materials	p. 16
Surface Materials	p. 18
Brick	p. 20
Flagstone	p. 22
Concrete Pavers	p. 24
Poured Concrete	p. 26
Tile	p. 28
Wood	p. 30
Loose Materials	p. 31
Foundations, Fillers, and Edging	p. 32
Refining the Details	p. 34
Planning Your Landscape	p. 36
Structural Elements	p. 38
Drawing Your Patio	p. 40
Putting It Together	p. 42
Preparing the Foundation	p. 44
Building a Brick-in-Sand Patio	p. 52
Setting Brick on a Concrete Slab	p. 56
Flagstone Patio	p. 58
Concrete Patio	p. 64
Tile Patio	p. 72
Paver Patio	p. 78
Walkways and Stairs	p. 82
Decorative Stone Walls	p. 84
Retaining Walls	p. 86
Lighting	p. 88
Caring for an Older Patio	p. 90
Glossary	p. 92
Index	p. 94
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